Infamous

Bridgerton fans and readers of Scarlett Scott, Darcy Burke, and K.J. Jackson won't want to miss this smart and stirring new holiday love story from the acclaimed author ofOutrageous. ';Riveting, sensual, andintelligent . . . romance readers need this splendid book!' USA Today bestselling author Vanessa KellyA mean girl reformed . . . Once the reigning beauty of her social set, Celiawhom the newspapers dubbed Lady Infamoushas fallen on hard times and is practically destitute, her reputation in shreds. When Celia is forced to attend a society wedding as a companion to an elderly guest, she must confront the clique she once commanded; the gentleman shed once hoped to marrywho is now wed to a girl Celia relentlessly taunted; and the powerful man who ruined her life a decade beforeand is threatening to do so again. . . . A hero transformed . . . Then there is Richard, the studious boy Celia used to ridicule, who is now gorgeous, wealthy, and more-than-a-little famous. As a youth, Richard was infatuated with Celia. He still seems intrigued, but Celia has acquired a shocking secret along with her hard-won humility. Will it put an end to the love blossoming between them? Does she have the courage to find out? ';Readers will be delighted.' Publishers Weekly